Discussion on Whānau Trusts
01 Feb 2013 | NewsIntroduction While hearing succession applications I often find myself suggesting to those appearing in front of me to consider forming a whānau trust.
Introduction While hearing succession applications I often find myself suggesting to those appearing in front of me to consider forming a whānau trust.
In the context of a trust, a guardian of a minor or person unable for any reason to fully manage their own affairs. 17.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MOJ0217.7E-SEP21-Succession-Factsheet.pdf (355 kb)
This model for the utilisation of multiply-owned Māori land had its origins in Taitokerau in 1989 where, under s 438 of the Māori Affairs Act 1953, a block was vested in a trust with exclusive use areas identified in a schedule to the trust order for whānau shareholding groups.
A copy of the minutes of the meeting held to constitute the Whänau Trust are attached.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Form-23-Application-Whanau-Trust.pdf (149 kb)
Use this form to indicate that you consent to be appointed as a trustee for any trust involving the jurisdiction of the Māori Land Court.
Documents/Forms/MLC-Document-B1-Consent-trustee.pdf (265 kb)
The Registrar may, on receiving your notification, arrange for the application to be set down for a formal hearing before a judge.
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If the family of a deceased person wants to set up a whānau trust, they should obtain a copy.
If the family of a deceased person wants to set up a whānau trust, they should obtain a copy.
Documents/Guides-Templates-Factsheets/MLC-succession-english.pdf (1.2 mb)
LEASE OR OCCUPATION LICENSE: Trusts over Māori reservation land may issue a lease or occupation license to enable the land to be occupied or built on for a period of time.
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